How Redbee Software built Romania's first Odoo Talent Development Program

When Redbee Software became an official Odoo Partner, one question quickly emerged: How do we build the next generation of Odoo specialists in Romania?

The answer became the Odoo Talent Program, a six-month initiative developed within Redbee Academy – Redbee Software’s long-term educational commitment – and designed entirely from the ground up by Redbee's team of Odoo professionals. This program is a strategic cornerstone for scaling Romania's Odoo ecosystem.

Bridging the ERP skill gap: The first dedicated Odoo educational initiative in Romania

Although Odoo is one of the fastest-growing ERP platforms globally, structured educational pathways dedicated to its implementation have been largely absent in the local market.

Launched in Cluj-Napoca with an inaugural cohort of 30 highly engaged participants, the Odoo Talent Program was created to solve this specific challenge. It is designed to take individuals from zero practical experience to becoming employment-ready junior Odoo specialists.

Instead of relying strictly on self-paced tutorials, the program utilizes an integrated, hybrid training environment that combines on-demand theoretical foundations, regular live sessions guided by active mentors and hands-on project delivery, covering everything from business analysis to deployment.

Curriculum design: Practical mentorship and real-world Odoo implementation

Rather than adapting a generic educational framework, the curriculum was built entirely from scratch. Designed and coordinated by Isabela Roanta, COO of Redbee Software, alongside a team of in-house specialists, the syllabus heavily mirrors the methodologies and challenges of live business environments. Participants receive direct mentorship from active software engineers and consultants, combined with exclusive access to official Odoo learning resources.

"Our objective was not to create another theoretical course. We wanted participants to experience how Odoo projects actually work, how business requirements are translated into solutions, and how functional and technical teams collaborate to deliver value to clients." – Isabela Roanta, COO of Redbee Software

Beyond the core team of internal mentors, the program integrates industry collaborators to provide a multidisciplinary learning experience. For instance, specialists from RSM Romania deliver dedicated classes on accounting, ensuring that students grasp not only the technical and functional aspects of the ERP, but also the essential financial and business principles that underpin real-world operations.

What makes the Odoo Talent Program different: A collaborative pathway to an ERP career

The program’s core differentiator is its collaborative, dual-track structure. After establishing a shared understanding of ERP fundamentals, participants master the complete implementation lifecycle – from business discovery to deployment – by splitting into two interconnected tracks:

• - Odoo Functional Consultants: Focused on business requirements and system configuration.

• - Odoo Developers: Focused on technical architecture and custom development.

Unlike standard courses, these tracks work together on practical simulations, simulating the seamless collaboration required in real-world implementation teams. This hands-on preparation leads directly to official Odoo Student certification, with top-performing graduates earning the opportunity to join Redbee Software’s digital transformation teams.

Redbee Academy: A long-term commitment to developing talent within the Romanian tech ecosystem

The Odoo Talent Program is the first educational initiative launched under Redbee Academy, which was created with a mission that extends beyond just delivering software.

It came from the belief that education and industry should work together to prepare the next generation of specialists. By combining mentorship, real-world projects and direct access to experienced practitioners, the academy aims to create the exact type of resilient, hands-on professionals that the market demands.

Strategic Impact on the Romanian Odoo Partner Network

For Redbee Software, the Odoo Talent Program represents a strategic investment in the future of Romania's Odoo ecosystem.

As a company with more than 100 successfully delivered projects, recognition in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Central Europe, partnerships with both Odoo and AWS, and a strong focus on digital transformation, Redbee believes that technology grows through people as much as through innovation.

And this is only the beginning.